Daniel Defoe - Aventures de Robinson Crusoé – Magnifique cartonnage éditeur - 1887

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Daniel Defoe’s illustrated French edition of *Aventures de Robinson Crusoé – Magnifique cartonnage éditeur*, published by Alfred Mame et Fils in 1887, is a 400-page hardcover with 88 woodcuts.

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Magnificent copy of Daniel Defoe's masterpiece in its beautiful popular and prestige edition from the late 19th century, published by the prestigious house Mame in Tours.

The work is abundantly illustrated with 88 wood engravings crafted with great finesse, including the frontispiece portrait of Daniel Defoe with his facsimile signature, as well as numerous captivating scenes recounting Robinson's adventures.

** FEATURES & CONDITION :
- Binding: Remarkable publisher's cloth binding in original red cloth. The front board lavishly adorned with a large black and gold design depicting Robinson armed and Friday prostrated.
- Edges: All edges gilded, preserving their original brilliance.
- Interior: Period paper well preserved, presence of foxing scattered (light oxidation spots) mainly on the endpapers and the title page, not altering the readability of the text or the quality of the engravings.
- Structure: Sturdy binding, spine and corners in good condition, interior well bound.

Very sound and particularly decorative copy for a library.

Fast and careful shipping.

Magnificent copy of Daniel Defoe's masterpiece in its beautiful popular and prestige edition from the late 19th century, published by the prestigious house Mame in Tours.

The work is abundantly illustrated with 88 wood engravings crafted with great finesse, including the frontispiece portrait of Daniel Defoe with his facsimile signature, as well as numerous captivating scenes recounting Robinson's adventures.

** FEATURES & CONDITION :
- Binding: Remarkable publisher's cloth binding in original red cloth. The front board lavishly adorned with a large black and gold design depicting Robinson armed and Friday prostrated.
- Edges: All edges gilded, preserving their original brilliance.
- Interior: Period paper well preserved, presence of foxing scattered (light oxidation spots) mainly on the endpapers and the title page, not altering the readability of the text or the quality of the engravings.
- Structure: Sturdy binding, spine and corners in good condition, interior well bound.

Very sound and particularly decorative copy for a library.

Fast and careful shipping.

Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Literature
Book title
Aventures de Robinson Crusoé – Magnifique cartonnage éditeur
Author/ Illustrator
Daniel Defoe
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1887
Height
32 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
22 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Alfred Mame et Fils, Éditeurs (Tours)
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
400
FranceVerified
106
Objects sold
100%
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